As music and sound effects waft through the air to allure shoppers, they also help enhance a brand image for retail stores. "You can look away from many things in a store, but you can't listen away from sound," says John Baugher, director of sales...
Consolidation makes its mark on industry's leading owners. Consolidation continues to characterize today's retail industry. "The easiest way to grow is to acquire others' real estate in existing properties," says Norman W. Peters, senior vice...